Thesaurus results for PREVIEWS

previews 1 of 2

noun

plural of preview

as in rehearsals

a private performance or session in preparation for a public appearance There was a private preview for the parents before opening night.

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previews

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verb

present tense third-person singular of preview

as in shows

to view or show in advance of public performance or presentation The film festival is a great opportunity for several up-and-coming directors to preview their work before a discerning audience.

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Recent Examples of previews

Noun

The run at the Theatre Royal Haymarket will begin previews on April 10, 2027 and close on July 24. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 22 Oct. 2026 Wednesday’s figures follow three opening weekend screenings that had previously sold out in under an hour last April and two previews that also sold out earlier this month. — Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 21 Oct. 2026 This follows three opening-weekend screenings that had previously sold out in under an hour last April, and two previews that also sold out earlier this month. — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 21 Oct. 2026 Olight’s fifth annual O-Fan Day, held in Houston on September 19, brought flashlight enthusiasts together with company representatives for demonstrations, conversations and new-product previews. — Connie Etemadi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Oct. 2026 But based on its Thursday previews, the Fielder and Oppenheim documentary is out for blood. — Brent Lang, IndieWire, 16 Oct. 2026 Justice’s involvement in GTA extends a run of previews that have already featured excerpts of its music, including the game’s earlier extended look. — Spin Staff, SPIN, 15 Oct. 2026 These inline results also extend to previews of PowerPoint presentations, photos, and other files. — Tom Warren, The Verge, 8 Oct. 2026

Verb

Karl Mayer previews new knitting machinery in China Karl Mayer will demonstrate new machinery for apparel, footwear and technical textiles at its Changzhou, China, facility during ITMA Asia 2026. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026 The clip also previews the documentary’s title before revealing its February premiere on Hulu and ESPN. — Alicia Urrea, Billboard, 13 Oct. 2026 Alfa Romeo has unveiled a new concept called the Cuorerosso that previews its future design language at this year’s Paris Motor Show. — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 12 Oct. 2026 The song previews Happy Tears, which acknowledges Mogwai’s 30-year history. — Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 30 Sep. 2026 Our Michigan State insider Chris Solari previews the Spartans' Week 2 matchup against Eastern Michigan on Saturday. — Christian Romo, Freep.com, 11 Sep. 2026 Showrunner Clyde Phillips previews the emergence of the two new serial killers, as well as the shocking return of Krysten Ritter. — Derek Lawrence, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Sep. 2026 Hugo Weaving’s Frank Harkness, the nefarious birth father of agent River Cartwright (Jack Lowdon), also makes an appearance, and the trailer previews plenty of explosions, shootouts and even hand-to-hand combat. — Lisa De Los Reyes, HollywoodReporter, 18 Aug. 2026 Today’s CharlotteFive newsletter digs into why your restaurant bill keeps creeping up, says goodbye to a six-year Optimist Hall favorite, welcomes a new Italian spot to Dilworth and previews an anime convention plus a French bakery opening. — Melissa Oyler, Charlotte Observer, 25 June 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for previews

Noun

Earlier in the week, Stiles opened up to Variety about the emotional rehearsals.

— Emily Longeretta, Variety, 21 Oct. 2026
Launch campaigns for new rockets often take months before a first flight, involving multiple integrated fueling tests, countdown rehearsals, and a static fire.

— Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of rehearsals

Verb

Vucic’s ousting shows the downside of that approach, as the whole relationship will have to be rebuilt from the ground up.

— Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 27 Oct. 2026
DeMarvion Overshown shows his worth When it was announced this week that linebacker DeMarvion Overshown would return from a five-game absence due to a hamstring injury, the reaction on social media was surprisingly negative.

— Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of shows

Verb

Getting bespoke medicines into routine care presents another challenge.

— Mike McRae October 25, New Atlas, 26 Oct. 2026
Its narration presents pregnancy as a societal ideal, while noting that a live birth depends on a monthslong chain of events going just right.

— Katherine Pukinskis, The Conversation, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of presents

Verb

The series begins with a prison bus pulling up to a correctional facility in Georgia, where the commander of jail operations, Major Boughner, announces how the 30 participants, 27 men and 3 women, will be divided.

— Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 22 Oct. 2026
Part of the problem is that friction rarely announces itself as a five-alarm fire.

— Rhodes Kriske, Forbes.com, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of announces

Verb

Their presence provides evidence that the organic assembly exhibits the distinctive properties of a topological quantum material.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2026
Under Burgum's 2025 campaign, signs, books, films and exhibits covering topics such as slavery, climate change and the massacre of Native Americans were flagged and removed from national parks and monuments nationwide.

— ABC News, ABC News, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of exhibits

Verb

Compared to conventional microscopes, the Airscope offers a complete upgrade in neural imaging.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 21 Oct. 2026
For airlines, the larger plane offers a way to carry more passengers on a single flight, potentially lowering costs per seat.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 21 Oct. 2026

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